Want to be in the loop?
subscribe to
our notification
Business News
INVITATION TO ASIAN FINANCIAL FORUM 2020
The AFF 2020 will continue to be Asia’s premier platform for exchanging ideas and intelligence on redefining growth, driving inclusive development as well as leveraging financial innovation that keeps on reshaping the global economy, for the continued advancement of human society. In addition to groundbreaking sessions on global economic outlook and investment prospects, policy trends and Asia’s role in steering global growth, a series of InnoTalks will feature themes related to innovation and technology (such as fintech, blockchain, cyber security and artificial intelligence), while there will also be dedicated sessions on other topical issues. I am delighted that the AFF 2020 will again feature some of the world’s most influential leaders, including:
• His Excellency Mr Dr Naif Falah Al-Hajraf, Minister of Finance, Kuwait
• Mr Burkhard Balz*, Member of the Executive Board, Deutsche Bundesbank
• Mr Ban Ki-moon, Secretary-General of the United Nations (2007-2016)
• Mr Xavier Bettel, Prime Minister, Luxembourg
• Mr K. V. Kamath, President, New Development Bank
• Mr Bin Wang (王濱)^, Chairman and Executive Director, China Life Insurance (Group) Company
• Mr Bill Winters^, Group Chief Executive, Standard Chartered PLC
• Dr Janet L. Yellen, Chair, Board of Governors, Federal Reserve System (2014–2018)
… and many more.
The Fintech Showcase will return as a platform for more mature fintech related institutions and companies to network, exchange ideas and discuss potential partnership with the quality conference participants and to introduce the latest solutions and cutting-edge innovations to international media. On the other hand, the FintechHK Startup Salon, a brand-new initiative will be launched to connect fintech startups with international investors, and to introduce their latest solutions and cutting-edge innovations to the high-calibre conference participants. In addition, the Global Investment Zone (showcasing worldwide investment agencies) and the AFF Deal Flow Matchmaking Session (featuring matching meetings between sources of funds and sources of deals) will continue to spotlight business and investment opportunities from around the world. Entrepreneurs and new businesses will also showcase their ideas and capabilities to worldwide investors and partners at the InnoVenture Salon through project demos and presentations, investor meetups and mentoring sessions on project commercialisation and fund raising.
Please click here for tentative program for AFF2020 and below video for AFF2019 for your reference :
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBrAaPzPW6UpHj6wX8waq3DgWFODQoUqB
We would like to offer 10 complimentary badges (original cost : USD1,400/full pass) for HKBAV members to attend this event, first come first serve.
Please register online with the CODE NO. that will provide by HKBAV secretariat before 30 November, 2019 : http://www.hktdc.com/ncs/aff2020/en/s/Tickets.html , please click here with guideline.
Related News
MEMBER CORNER / PROMOTIONS
QUARTERLY PIT FILING FOR EMPLOYMENT INCOME APPLIES FROM APRIL 2026
Deloitte Vietnam would like to update members of HKBAV on a recent change to Personal Income Tax (“PIT”) filing procedures, which applies from April 2026 onwards. On 7 April 2026, the Government issued Resolution No. 66.16/2026/NQ-CP, setting out its direction to reduce and simplify administrative procedures and regulations affecting business activities. The Resolution took effect on 15 April 2026.
VIETNAM MONTHLY STATISTICAL DATA
INFOGRAPHIC SOCIAL-ECONOMIC PERFORMANCE IN APRIL OF 2026
The monthly statistical data presents current economic and social statistics on a variety of subjects illustrating crucial economic trends and developments, including production of agriculture, forestry and fishery, business registration situation, investment, government revenues and expenditures, trade, prices, transport and tourism and so on.
HOSPITALITY / TOURISM / ENTERTAINMENT
PHU QUOC MAKES UP OVER 80% OF AN GIANG’S TOURISM REVENUE
Phu Quoc Special Zone has accounted for more than 81% of An Giang Province’s tourism revenue so far this year, while attracting nearly all international visitors to the province. Tourism revenue in An Giang has reached an estimated VND33.17 trillion in January-May, up 37.2% from a year earlier. The province has welcomed more than 13.3 million visitors, up 12.1%, while international arrivals have grown 48.4% to around 1.18 million, reported the Vietnam News Agency.
VIETNAM ECONOMY INVESTMENT
VIETNAM OUTLINES SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE AGENDA FOR NEXT FIVE YEARS
Vietnam’s agriculture sector has set targets of achieving average annual GDP growth of 3.6-4%, increasing export revenue by 10-12% per year, and cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 8-9% over the next five years. The targets form the core of a broader strategy to shift from low-value agricultural production toward higher-value products and build an ecological, green and low-emission agricultural sector with more efficient resource management.
BANKING / FINANCE / INSURANCE / TAX
OUTSTANDING LOANS IN HCMC, DONG NAI TOP VND6 QUADRILLION
Total outstanding loans in HCMC and Dong Nai City had amounted to VND6 quadrillion as of April 2026, accounting for 31.1% of the total in Vietnam’s banking system. The latest figures were released on May 26 by Nguyen Duc Lenh, deputy director of the State Bank of Vietnam’s Area 2 branch, which oversees HCMC and Dong Nai City.
MEMBER CORNER / PROMOTIONS
KNIC OFFICIALLY HOLDS GENERAL CONTRACTOR CEREMONY FOR INFRASTRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION AT KNIC NAM LONG THANH IP
On May 21, 2026, KNIC officially launched the infrastructure construction for Phase 1 of KNIC Nam Long Thanh Industrial Park (Bau Can - Tan Hiep), spanning 1,000 hectares in Dong Nai. Following the completion of all key legal and planning procedures, this milestone marks the project’s transition into active on-site implementation.
Events Sponsors
